CVE-2025-8979
Tenda AC15 Firmware Update check_fw data authenticity
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2025, 3:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update firmware to the latest version available.
- Implement validation for firmware authenticity.
- Restrict access to firmware update functionality.
- Monitor for unauthorized firmware modifications.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-8979.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Auth.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Inte.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319975 | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.319975 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.628602 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.628603 | Not Applicable |
| https://www.tenda.com.cn/ | Product |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac15_firmware:15.13.07.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:tenda:ac15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Auth.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Inte.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319975 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.319975 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.628602 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.628603 Types: Not Applicable Added Reference Type VulDB: https://www.tenda.com.cn/ Types: Product -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-345 Added Reference https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Auth.md Added Reference https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Inte.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319975 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.319975 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.628602 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.628603 Added Reference https://www.tenda.com.cn/